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Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera

Aloe barbadensis miller

Easy difficultyYear-roundHerbs
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Sunlight
Full Sun
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Watering
Low
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Min pot size
10" pot
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Start from
Suckers planting

About Aloe Vera

A highly popular medicinal succulent grown for its soothing leaf gel. Aloe thrives in containers on terraces due to its low water requirements and shallow root system. Choosing an improved variety ensures thicker, gel-heavy leaves rather than thin, low-yield desi types.

Climate requirements

Ideal temperature
20-30
Heat stress above
38°C
Cold stress below
10°C
Humidity
Low to moderate (30-50%)
Rain sensitivity
Sensitive to excessive rain - needs well-draining soil

Growth stages

Stage 1
Establishment
Day 0–60
Stage 2
Growth
Day 61–180
Stage 3
Maturity
Day 181–365

Common pests and diseases

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